Clinical adenoid hypertrophy can be divided into four degrees, there is no five degrees of hypertrophy, it is recommended to professional otolaryngologist standardized diagnosis and treatment. If it is the fourth degree of hypertrophy, it is already considered the most serious kind of situation.
When there may be adenoid hypertrophy, usually do nasopharyngoscopy to see the degree of adenoid obstruction of the posterior nostrils, according to the degree of obstruction of further classification, one degree: obstruction of the posterior nostrils less than or equal to 25%, two degrees: obstruction of the posterior nostrils of 26% to 50%, three degrees: obstruction of the posterior nostrils of 51% to 75%, four degrees: obstruction of the posterior nostrils of more than 75%.
Generally, it is relatively serious when it reaches the third degree or above. Of course, in addition to the degree of obstruction of the posterior nostrils, it is also necessary to assess the severity of the symptoms to develop the next step in the treatment program.
When the symptoms are mild, medication can be used, and sleep apnea should be treated with surgery.